INDIA
Big 8th Pay Commission update: Assam becomes first state to constitute 8th State Pay Commission
Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at Bank of Baroda, has said that the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission could take place in FY2027-28, or even be pushed to FY2028-29
INDIA
Woman alleges ‘unhygienic’ conditions on Akasa Air flight led to serious fungal infection: ‘Unable to walk, sleep properly’
As per the details, the woman was travelling with her friends from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad on an Akasa Air flight, which departed at 10:25 pm on December 26
POLITICS
BJP's Sangeet Som slams Shah Rukh Khan over KKR’s inclusion of Bangladeshi player
Traitors like Shah Rukh Khan should understand that if you have reached this position today, it is because of the people of this country, says Som.
BUSINESS
IT shares rise after 6-day decline; Wipro, HCL Tech among top gainers: Here are key factors
Nifty IT index was up nearly 1 percent, recovering after losing over 4 percent in the previous six sessions amid sustained profit booking.
BUSINESS
NTPC partners US firm to deploy thorium fuel in India’s nuclear reactors : Report
The development follows the passage of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, which has opened the door for private participation in India’s tightly regulated nuclear sector.
INDIA
India and Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations, facilities
The exchange was done through diplomatic channels, simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad.
BANKS
ICICI Bank launches Capital Gains Account Scheme starting January 1
The scheme permits account holders to avail tax exemptions for up to three years while earning interest on deposited funds, the statement said
INDIA
Pak handles share misleading images of strikes on Indian military sites, claims busted
Several Pakistani social media handles are sharing deceptive satellite images with false claims of strikes on Indian military facilities
POLITICS
Thane civic election: Candidate switches 3 parties in 8 days to secure ticket
Shinde was associated with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena until December 22. The very next day, he joined the BJP in the presence of state party president Ravindra Chavan.
INDIA
Nitish Kumar owns assets worth Rs 1.65 crore, up by Rs 68,455 from previous year
According to disclosures, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary has Rs 1.35 lakh in cash, whereas his wife Kumari Mamta has Rs 35,000 in cash. Choudhary also owns a rifle worth Rs 4 lakh. His immovable assets, including non-agricultural land, are worth Rs 4.91 crore.
INDIA
PM Modi to launch India's first Kolkata-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train soon, check fares
"The services will become operational in the next 15-20 days, possibly around January 18 or 19," said Vaishnaw.
INDIA
Truly historical: PM Modi writes to Thiruvananthapuram Mayor VV Rajesh, hails BJP's win
Hitting out at the LDF and the UDF, PM Modi alleged a culture of corruption and violence. He praised the BJP workers for working fearlessly in the run-up to the polls.
BUSINESS
Modern Diagnostic IPO GMP rises to 14% as issue subscribed 29x on Day 2
Modern Diagnostic shares are expected to be allotted by January 5 through the registrar Link Intime, while the listing is scheduled for January 7.
INDIA
Indore water contamination claims six-month-old's life, mother says infant 'born after 10 years of prayers'
The infant’s death has occurred amid a wider contamination scare in the Bhagirathpura belt of the city.
INDIA
Pakistani drone crosses LoC in Poonch, drops suspected explosives, ammunition and narcotics
The drone entered Indian airspace in the Khadi Karmada area of Poonch and remained inside the territory for over five minutes before returning across the LoC, according to report.
BUSINESS
Cigarettes, pan masala to get costlier from February 1 as govt notifies new excise duty: 5 key points
Under the new structure, cigarettes will face excise duty in addition to GST.
INDIA
Brij Bhushan Singh alleges conspiracy behind exit: ‘Will return to Lok Sabha if alive’
The BJP leader claimed his term was cut short and that he was “humiliated and forced out”
POLITICS
BJP's 'sycophancy pro max' jibe as Congress leader compares Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram
When Patole was questioned over why Rahul Gandhi hasn't visited Ram Temple in Ayodhya yet, the Congress leader said he is "doing the work of Lord Ram".
BUSINESS
India poised to emerge as 'office of the world', powered by entrepreneurship, demographics: Report
.The report noted India's status as the world's information technology and services hub and pointed out a unique opportunity for it to become the 'office of the world' for multi-national giants
INDIA
Elections calendar 2026: West Bengal to Tamil Nadu — key battle of states this year
Compared to 2025, the year 2026 will be a busy year for political parties with as many as four states—West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala—and the Union Territory of Puducherry lined up for polls.
BUSINESS
Blue Dart shares rise 9% as tax demand against arm cut to Rs 65 lakh from Rs 421 crore
Blue Dart has also announced a general price increase for its shipments, with average shipment prices set to rise in the range of 9-12 percent from January 1, 2026.
INDIA
Delhi man booked by CBI for misusing PM Modi’s name in emails to Indian agencies, Pentagon
The FIR has been lodged an year after these e-mails were reportedly sent by a man named Nisheeth Kohli, who lives in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area
AUTOMOBILE
Auto PLI scheme to add 8 more beneficiaries from FY27; action against non-investing firms: Report
With these additions, the number of companies benefiting from the scheme is expected to rise from the current 10 to 18 by the end of FY27, the report said.
POLITICS
Battlefield 2026: Key elections, leadership changes and more to watch this year
A cascade of municipal, assembly and Rajya Sabha battles promises to test the strength of national and regional parties alike in 2026.
